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Canadian artist Tim Gardner the youngest-ever to
hold a solo exhibition at London’s National Gallery
[February 16, 2007]

Canadian artist Tim Gardner has become the youngest-ever living artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Gallery in London. Following a month-long residency at the National Gallery in 2005, the 33-year-old Canadian artist is showing his collection of watercolours and pastels, precisely detailed and photorealistic, as part of the National Gallery’s New Gallery Series dedicated to young contemporary artists. More

Prime Minister unveils new Canada ecoTrust
[February 12, 2007]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, joined by Quebec Premier Jean Charest, today announced that Canada’s New Government intends to provide Quebec with $349.9 million, as part of a new Canada ecoTrust to support provincial projects that will result in real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. More

Minister Hearn supports responsible approach to seal hunt [February 8, 2007]

I am disappointed with the statement released today in the British House of Commons which reinforces inaccurate information concerning Canada’s seal hunt. More

Seal hunt: Letter from the Canadian High Commissioner to UK Foreign Minister responding to today’s statement on pending EC seal ban
[February 8, 2007]

Canadian High Commissioner Jim Wright has written to the Rt. Hon. Margaret Beckett, UK Foreign Minister, and Ian McCartney, Secretary of State for Trade, to register Canada's concern over the UK government's statement in Parliament on the Canadian seal hunt and its call for a widened EU ban on seal products.

Full text of the High Commisioner’s letter
Information on the Canadian seal hunt
Canadian seal hunt – 'Myths and Realities'

Prime Minister Harper outlines agenda for a stronger, safer, better Canada [February 6, 2007]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has outlined the government’s agenda for the coming year and pledged to continue to build a stronger, safer, better Canada. More

Canada calls on Ugandan parties to maintain commitment to Juba peace talks and announces
$2.5 Million toward peace efforts [February 1, 2007]

The Government of Canada urged all parties to show continued commitment to the talks taking place in Juba, Sudan, and announced that Canada would contribute $2.5 million for stabilization and peacebuilding projects in northern Uganda. More

Statement by the Prime Minister on the first anniversary of the Afghanistan Compact
[January 31, 2007]

'The results of our efforts thus far are very encouraging and demonstrate a tremendous commitment by the people of Afghanistan and the international community to succeed. On this important one-year anniversary we reaffirm our commitment to the people of Afghanistan and stand proud of our achievements to date.' More

Notice to Canadian citizens regarding travel documentation (passports) [January 19, 2007]

The Canadian High Commission has been advised that many airlines operating from international airports in Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East nowadays are frequently denying boarding privileges to ticket holders, claiming to be Canadian citizens, but who do not possess proper travel documentation. More

Ed Pien's Tangled Garden – upcoming event at the Canada House Gallery [January 17, 2007]

Starting 25 January, the Canada House Gallery presents Ed Pien's playful and experimental solo show 'Tangled Garden'. Mixing Asian traditions and Western art history, Taiwan-born, Toronto-based Pien conveys perceptions of nature through the urbanite eye, provoking a mixture of curiosity and wonder. More

Democracy promotion eDiscussion [January 22 -
March 30, 2007]

Building on Canada's long history of promoting democracy abroad, the Government of Canada is looking to identify ways in which Canada can play a more active role on the world stage in promoting democratic principles. Take part in this eDiscussion as a Canadian expatriate, or find out how your International University or College can participate.